The CD to install the uploader came with my Animas Ping pump but once I have finished uploading, I simply log into a website to view it. This means a few important facts to me. First, I don’t have a printer at home and this allows me to print my data from anywhere. Second, MAC COMPATIBLE!!!!!

Again, if you check out the list of compatible devices, you will understand why I think this program is the closest thing I have to getting all of my data together.

Another thing that is awesome (yeah, I said awesome) about Diasend is how it changes my endocrinology appointments. I used to have to hand off my pump to a nurse when I got to the office so they could download my data. No more! I upload everything the night before and they can print the reports they want and my pump never leaves my side.

By entering a simple clinic ID, I allow my endocrinology practice to access my information at any point. If I am having a problem between appointments, they can just look up my account and see if they can make any sense of my numbers.

The clinic ID has one extra special benefit as well. DEXCOM DATA. I have finally retired the Windows laptop with the 15 minute start-up session (timed it!). Just plugging in the Dexcom USB cable allows the data to upload but the Clinic ID is what allows me to actually view the results.

Pump. Meter. CGM. Data. One location.

This week will be my first endocrinology appointment since learning this little trick from a birdie at a diabetes conference (in September). I’d say I can’t wait to hear what my endo thinks, but since she is on maternity leave, I guess I shouldn’t expect the substitute endo to share my nerdy data joy.

P.S. I was even able to resurrect the Christmas Eve Eve receiver failure long enough between error messages to retrieve its data.

P.P.S. It looks like people in other countries can even upload the iBGStar meter into Diasend. So far I can’t but that would be incredible since that is the only diabetes data missing from the current system based on my preferred diabetes technology combination.

2 Responses

I am another fan of Diasend. I could never get it to work with my Ping pump but love the fact that you can upload more than one meter and it combines the data together. Fanfreakingtastic! I wish I could upload the PDM, then I could totally get rid of my Windows laptop.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Name*

Email*

Website

Comment

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

Disclaimer

The information you are reading here is on a personal blog. The information here should not be viewed as medical advice of any kind. If you have any questions, please consult a health care professional before making any changes to your health care plan.

I am currently employed by a leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research, however any views expressed on this site continue to be solely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer.